Clinical evaluation of patients with epidermolysis bullosa: Review of the literature and case reports |
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Authors: | Luis Cändido Pinto Silva DDS MS Roberval Almeida Cruz DDS MS PhD Luciana Rigueira Abou-Id DDS Lucille Niele Barbosa Brini DDS Ludmilla Soares Moreira DDS |
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Institution: | Pediatric Dentistry Department, School of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil;School of Dentistry, Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. |
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Abstract: | Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) is a relatively rare inherited disorder, which includes blister and vesicle formation on the skin and mucous membranes as a result of trauma or heat. There are different forms of this disorder. Mild manifestations are relatively uncomfortable, usually involving the knees, elbows, and fingers. Severe forms of this disease compromise normal functioning of multiple organs, which may result in premature death. The lack of a specific treatment to cure EB makes genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis of primary importance to control this disorder. Three case histories of persons with dystrophic recessive epidermolysis bullosa are reported, focusing on appropriate dental care for patients with EB. |
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Keywords: | epidermolysis bullosa diagnosis treatment plan genetic disorder |
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